Al Gore to Host Green Inaugural Ball
December 13, 2008 · Print This Article
Al Gore may not be an official part of the Obama administration, but he’s going to be hosting an inaugural ball in Washington D.C. this January all the same. No, not the official inaugural ball – a separate one called “The Green Ball: Inauguration of a New Green Economy”, to be held January 19th at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery.
From The Washington Times:
A draft version of the invitation, obtained by The Washington Times, urges people to join Mr. Gore to “bring together a diverse coalition of environmentally-forward organizations, entrepreneurs, scientists and advocates, celebrating a commitment to growing the New Green Economy.”
More than two dozen environmental organizations are listed on the invitation.
It also features a green-shaded image of Mr. Obama, along with a quote from the Democrat’s interview with Time Magazine from the fall.
“There is no better potential driver that pervades all aspects of our economy than a new energy economy. … That’s going to be my No. 1 priority when I get into office.”
And that’s not even the only “green inaugural ball” in the works. On January 17th, Event Emissary – a DC-based event planning company – will host their own ‘Green Ball’ at the Andrew W. Mellon auditorium with organic catering, LED lighting and local floral arrangements. All food waste and flowers will be composted and the group will pay for wind power offsets and carbon credits to make the event carbon neutral. The purpose of the ball, according to Event Emissary, is to inspire the official inaugural committee to incorporate similar plans into their events.
A green collar economy is certainly something to celebrate, though – and Gore has already been discussing energy policy and how climate change efforts can create new jobs with Obama and Biden. Can’t wait to learn more about this event.
Link [The Washington Times] via [The Huffington Post]
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Amazing how are economy has taken a nose dive and yet green activists are turning it around with alternatives and an awareness that will make our world a better place in the long run!
That is awesome, this will make me proud of my government again.
Does anyone know if the web site address of the Green Inaugural Ball?
Couldn’t agree more! A Green Ball is certainly something to celebrate. Some ppl were having trouble finding info for The Green Inaugural Ball at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on the 17th. The website is: http://www.greeninauguralball.com. I think going Green Tie is a great idea!
If I am not mistaken the web site above is for a different green event. The event that Al Gore will host is scheduled for the 19th and is supposedly free to the public.
The ball at http://www.greeninauguralball.com is not the Al Gore event, but one hosted by 5-6 enviro groups. The event Al Gore is chairing is hosted by about 50 enviro groups and there is more info here: http://www.greenball2009.org/ . It is not free to the public, but is much less expensive than most balls.
Im afraid it cost too much green for us